March 2023

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Sculthorpe’s Piano Concerto: Fogg’s Captivating Collaboration with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

Composer: Peter Sculthorpe Works: Piano Concerto Performers: Anthony Fogg (piano), Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Myer Fredman (conductor) Recording:…

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Strauss’s Der Rosenkavalier: The Dresden Opera’s Timeless Interpretation with Iconic Performers

Composer: Richard Strauss Works: Der Rosenkavalier Performers: Marianne Schech (soprano, Die Feldmarschallin), Kurt Böhme (bass, Baron Ochs),…

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Barber, Fine, Carter, Diamond’s String Works: Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra’s Insightful Exploration of American Compositional Beginnings

Composer: Samuel Barber, Irving Fine, Elliott Carter, David Diamond Works: Serenade for String Orchestra, Op. 1; Serious…

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Biber’s Mystery Sonatas: Reiter’s Ensemble Brings Baroque Depth to Timeless Masterpieces

Composer: Heinrich Ignaz Biber Works: The Mystery Sonatas Performers: Walter Reiter, Violin; Timothy Roberts, Chamber Organ/Harpsichord; Elizabeth…

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Shapero’s Orchestral Works: Bernstein’s Dynamic Interpretations with Columbia Symphony Orchestra

Composer: Harold Shapero Works: Concertino for Orchestra (1944), Tartiniana for violin and orchestra (1952), Symphony for Classical…

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Bach’s Christmas Oratorio: Gardiner’s Exuberant Revival with Monteverdi Choir and English Baroque Soloists

Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Works: Christmas Oratorio Performers: Claron McFadden, soprano; Bernarda Fink, alto; Christoph Genz, tenor;…

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Handel’s Samson: Pratschke and Chance Illuminate Redemption with Maulbronner Kammerchor

Composer: Georg Friedrich Handel Works: Samson Performers: Sinéad Pratschke, soprano; Michael Chance, alto; Marc LeBrocq, tenor; Raimund…

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Mayr’s Sacred Masterpieces: Ulewicz’s Resonant Interpretation with Vokalensemble Ingolstadt and Georgian Chamber Orchestra

Composer: Johann Simon Mayr Works: Mass in C minor, Mozart Salve Regina, Quis te-comprehendat, In te Domine…

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Finnish Hymns: A Captivating Journey through Sacred Soundscapes

Composer: Finnish Works: 21 Finnish hymns: 1. Ein’ feste Burg 2. Jesus at the seat of Grace…

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Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring: Gergiev’s Dynamic Leadership with Kirov Orchestra

Composer: Igor Stravinsky Works: Rite of Spring, Alexander Scriabin: Poem of Ecstasy, Op. 54 Performers: Kirov Orchestra,…

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Nielsen’s Symphonic Legacy: Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra’s Captivating Journey Through Masterworks

Composer: Carl Nielsen Works: Symphony No. 1, Op. 7 (1891-92); Symphony No. 2, “The Four Temperaments”, Op….